Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast
Built to Go is your #vanlife companion for long days on the road, working on your rig, or just relaxing by that perfect spot. Self-build? Living in your vehicle? Stealth Van? Our magazine format has something for every #vanlife interest.
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Episodes
2 hours ago
2 hours ago
Charge without Solar or DC to DC? It's possible! But advisable? Well... We'll also visit the French Riviera, brew up a home grown WiFi network replacement, explore a WEIRD device, and take a look at Campendium.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
A very strange and yet interesting device.
NEWS
Best Security Items for Vanlifehttps://tech.yahoo.com/cybersecurity/articles/best-security-tech-van-life-110000515.html
Cracker Barrel Banning Overnight Camping? https://www.rvtravel.com/cracker-barrel-banning-overnight-camping/
Know Your Rights at Immigration Check Pointshttps://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/border-zone
PRODUCT REVIEW
Galvanox Battery Voltage Tester (Cannot be used to check AA, AAA, etc batteries!)https://amzn.to/4ire8NO
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Campendiumhttps://www.campendium.com
TECH TALK
Meshtastichttps://meshtastic.org/
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7 days ago
7 days ago
Do you embrace driving myths? Let's find out! We'll also explore Boat Board, multitools, the reason you should still have cigarette lighter outlets, and experience a sad moment.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
Don't believe me? Do you believe the largest travel club in the world?
NEWS
Tennessee is creating accessible trails in its state parkshttps://tnstateparks.com/accessibilityhttps://tnstateparks.com/accessibility/all-terrain-wheelchairs
Colorado Safe Parkinghttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/realestate/colorado-homeless-parking-lot-affordable-housing.html?unlocked_article_code=1._E4.FMD7.IfWOgcC_R-Dq&smid=em-share
PRODUCT REVIEW
Gaiatop Fanhttps://amzn.to/3RQehj1
Roxon S801S Stormhttps://amzn.to/4jogYEA
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
HDPE Boat Boardhttps://amzn.to/4lAuu9S
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Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Extreme weather affects folks living in vehicles more than most—what do you do? We'll explore. We'll also visit Iceland! Land of the vanlife test drive, and figure out what to do when you have the wrong fuel in your rig. Monkey Magnets and Ventusky are both fun to say!
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
Imagine the force needed to do this.
NEWS
PA Promotes State Parks Amid Federal Campground Closureshttps://www.newhopefreepress.com/2025/04/07/pa-promotes-state-parks-amid-federal-campground-closures
Top Digital Nomad Destinations in 2025 Ranked by Data, Visas, and Living Costshttps://culture.org/travel/top-digital-nomad-destinations-in-2025/
A PLACE TO VISIT
Icelandhttps://outofnowheretravel.com/2023/12/vanlife-iceland-for-9-days-what-its-really-like/
PRODUCT REVIEW
Monkey Magnetshttps://amzn.to/4j91Mvg
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Ventuskyhttps://www.ventusky.com
Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Minimalism is more than just "less stuff." It's more freedom. We'll also spend some time in the Wild Wonderful, listen to Nellie extol the virtues of her Zero Breeze, confuse people with electrical terms and try to replace iOverlander
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
Yes, this is a form of minimalism.
NEWS
Idaho Outlaws Stealth Vanlifehttps://boisedev.com/news/2025/03/25/homeless-camping-ban-little
Crater Lake Closinghttps://www.sfgate.com/national-parks/article/crater-lake-national-park-trail-closing-20246200.php
Outside Van Baselinehttps://outsidevan.com/baseline/https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/mercedes-has-almost-doubled-evito-vans-range-298-miles
A PLACE TO VISIT
Harpers Ferry, WVhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpers_Ferry_National_Historical_Park
PRODUCT REVIEW
Zero Breeze Portable Air Conditionerhttps://www.zerobreeze.com/products/zero-breeze-mark-2?ref=oxcismqj
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Free Campsiteshttps://www.freecampsites.net
Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Is it safe to visit the USA? We'll take an honest look. We'll also play with a USB tester, find some remote jobs, look at places that offer Digital Nomad Visas, and hear a tale of kindness.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
Is it safe?
NEWS
iOverlander 2.0 Failshttps://www.abqjournal.com/lifestyle/article_cba62748-fd02-11ef-997f-cbd0f6a86ea2.html
New Documentshttps://www.nbcdfw.com/news/nbc-5-responds/new-us-uk-european-travel-requirements/3783511/
eVito Longer Rangehttps://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/mercedes-has-almost-doubled-evito-vans-range-298-miles
A PLACE TO VISIT
Countries With Digital Nomad Visashttps://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/countries-with-digital-nomad-visas
PRODUCT REVIEW
Drok USB Testerhttps://amzn.to/4j6zHUW
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
We Work Remotely – One of the largest platforms for remote jobs across tech, marketing, design, and more.https://lnkd.in/gT2Fz-aF
FlexJobs – Curated, scam-free remote job listings, but requires a paid subscription.https://www.flexjobs.com/
Remote OK – A remote job board with salaries listed upfront and job filters for easy searching.https://remoteok.com/
Remote.co – Focuses on fully remote companies that have a strong remote culture. https://remote.co/
Jobspresso – High-quality remote jobs in tech, marketing, and customer support. https://jobspresso.co/
Remotive – A remote job board with company reviews and job categories that pay well.https://remotive.io/
JustRemote – Helps you find fully remote jobs with visibility on international opportunities.https://justremote.co/
Virtual Vocations – A U.S.-focused site with telecommuting job opportunities.https://lnkd.in/gbuQdW38
Outsourcely – Connects job seekers with startups looking for remote talent.https://lnkd.in/ghyKHcbb
SkipTheDrive – Offers remote jobs across industries with easy filtering. https://lnkd.in/gJv_actq
AngelList – Great for landing high-paying remote jobs at startups. https://angel.co/jobs
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Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
One of many spots I never planned on. This is a hill in Bangor, ME, former home of Stephen King.In this episode we talk about:
Dust pans
Chevy Brightdrop
Enchanted Highway
Window Lubricant
No builds
Electric Parking Brakes
12v Air Conditioners
YouTube
Nomad Life Wiki
Remote Jobs
Finding Vans
And more! Thanks for being here for over 250 episodes!
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Do you leave no trace? Let's talk about it. We'll also visit the Hotel California, look at Android Trackers, and find a place to buy vans. Oh, and there's a t-shirt.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
I've always been remarkably goofy.
NEWS
Canadian Snowbirds Face Border Hurdleshttps://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2025/02/28/canadian-snowbirds-could-face-headache-at-border-following-executive-order
Crackdown on Egg Smugglinghttps://www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/americas/egg-smuggling-bird-flu-mexico-border-int-latam/index.html
Urgent warning after Aussies lose $175,000 caravan in 'devastating' firehttps://au.news.yahoo.com/urgent-warning-after-aussies-lose-175000-caravan-in-devastating-fire-213244230.html
TECH TALK
Android Trackershttps://www.androidauthority.com/tested-google-find-my-device-android-airtag-alternatives-3510305/
PRODUCT REVIEW
Lap Deskhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ4JSJ32?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
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Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
What's your biggest fear? I'll bet it's not what's actually dangerous. We'll take a look at vanlife ways to die. We'll also review 3M security film, explore a hidden feature of Dodge Caravans, hear a tale about a bad day, and maybe find a remote job. Oh, we'll visit Canada too!
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
Or do they?
NEWS
Arizona State Parks Raise Feeshttps://azstateparks.com/press/fees-increase-at-arizona-state-parks-and-trails-to-support-park-operations
Gabby Petito Docuserieshttps://www.netflix.com/watch/81757007?trackId=15035895
VanFest Cape Codhttps://anescapetothecape.com/
TALES FROM THE ROAD
Liz James Has a DayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BYhMArb1a/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Boring Remote Jobs that Pay Wellhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU9qNEi5aYk
Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.